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1. Mss Eur F727

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F727
Title:
Papers of Sir Alexander Brebner (1883-1979), Indian Service of Engineers 1906-38, Chief Engineer, Government of India 1931-38
Scope & Content:
The collection mainly consists of photographs of Patna, Simla, Mussoorie and New Delhi, addresses presented to Brebner, and papers relating to the award of a Knighthood
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1911-1938
Extent:
2 volumes and 1 box

2. Mss Eur F727/10

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Mss Eur F727/10
Title:
Photographs
Scope & Content:
Sixteen photographs showing people and places in India, including the Secretariat, Viceroy's Palace and Bikaner House, New Delhi; construction of the Victoria Memorial, Calcutta; and a group photograph of Assam-Bengal Railway Light Horse, taken on the Chittagong polo ground, 1907 (includes Alexan...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1920s
Extent:
1 folder

3. Mss Eur F727/7

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F727/7
Title:
Four photographs of Simla
Scope & Content:
Panoramic view of Simla, Church, Public Offices and Simla Bazar. The Viceregal Lodge and Boileauganj, from Prospect Hill. Elysium Hill, Longwood Hotel, Simla and her hill ranges, Lakkar Bazar. Army Head Quarters and Secretariat buildings, Prospect Hill and Viceregal Lodge.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1920
Extent:
1 folder

4. Mss Eur F727/6

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F727/6
Title:
Album containing nine photographs showing Government House and gardens at Patna
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1919
Extent:
1 volume

5. Mss Eur F727/8

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F727/8
Title:
Six postcards showing views of Mussoorie
Scope & Content:
The Mall; Charleville Hotel; Landour; From Vincent Hill; Savoy Hotel; Cloud effect
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1920
Extent:
1 folder

6. Mss Eur F727/2

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F727/2
Title:
Patent certificate issued to Alexander Brebner, Public Works Department, Bihar and Orissa, for reinforced brickwork slabs suitable for floors, roofs, etc., in buildings
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Mar 1919
Extent:
1 file

7. Mss Eur F727/3

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F727/3
Title:
Programme for the Royal Air Force display, Delhi
Scope & Content:
Includes three aerial photographs of Delhi; and a newspaper cutting from The Statesman, Saturday, 26th February 1927
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1927
Extent:
1 booklet

8. Mss Eur F727/9

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F727/9
Title:
Delhi Album, booklet of 11 postcards showing views of Delhi by H A Mirza & Sons, Delhi
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1920s
Extent:
1 booklet

9. Mss Eur F727/4

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F727/4
Title:
Addresses presented to Sir Alexander Brebner, Chief Engineer, Central Public Works Department
Scope & Content:
Address from the Ajmer-Merwara Central PWD Staff, tendering their congratulations on the award to him of a Knighthood, dated 24 January 1938. Farewell Address from the Staff of the Central Public Works Department, on the occasion of his retirement, dated 30 May 1938.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1938
Extent:
2 folios

10. Mss Eur F727/1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F727/1
Title:
Papers relating to the Investiture of 23rd February 1938 held at "The Viceroy's House", New Delhi, where Brebner was awarded a knighthood
Scope & Content:
The file also includes a copy of "The Statutes of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire" (1911); and the grant of a Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire, 1st January 1920
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1911-1938
Extent:
1 file

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